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Lititz, PA


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Lititz, Pennsylvania

Lititz, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster county, is 8 miles N of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 60 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lancaster metropolitan area. Lititz contains a population of approximately 9,029.

The People and Families of Lititz

In Lititz, about 57% of adults are married.

Lititz has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lititz had a median family income of $52,028. The typical family in Lititz is better off than most in Pennsylvania. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Lititz. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lititz favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $8,009. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Lititz.

Lititz Housing

Lititz has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Lititz, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Lititz -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Lititz strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Lititz Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Lititz Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 11%Lititz Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Lititz People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Lititz College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Lititz Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lititz, PA

Comparing Lititz to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men68
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Racial Diversity37
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built39
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime108

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